Which to buy first?
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Which to buy first?
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Trying to do some fiscal planning here and I have a dilemma. I just picked up an 09 electra glide classic back in December and I have yet to add anything of significance to it. I live in the D.C. area and I have decided that I need the Wards FCS fan. Also, I know I would like to add a Tall Boy seat. I need opinions. I know what opinions are like and I know that everyone has one but I want yours. What should I buy first? The fans or the seat? I go through stop and go traffic nearly every day and need the fans but I am also planning a 7 hour trip to Myrtle Beach for bike week and need the seat too. Most likely I can only buy one before the trip. Thoughts?
Jarhead_88
Trying to do some fiscal planning here and I have a dilemma. I just picked up an 09 electra glide classic back in December and I have yet to add anything of significance to it. I live in the D.C. area and I have decided that I need the Wards FCS fan. Also, I know I would like to add a Tall Boy seat. I need opinions. I know what opinions are like and I know that everyone has one but I want yours. What should I buy first? The fans or the seat? I go through stop and go traffic nearly every day and need the fans but I am also planning a 7 hour trip to Myrtle Beach for bike week and need the seat too. Most likely I can only buy one before the trip. Thoughts?
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Comfort first. That works two ways in your case I guess. Both the fan and seat would increase comfort. For me I would say the seat first. The reason being if you aren't comfortable that means you won't ride it,then you won't need the fan anyway 
Hey Jarhead; (me too. '73-'96 and I was stationed at the puzzle palace '82-'85...)
The temps are warming, but won't be real hot for a bit. Bike week is May 8th > so I would get the seat. S/F
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The temps are warming, but won't be real hot for a bit. Bike week is May 8th > so I would get the seat. S/F
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I'd vote a good seat. Are you sure the tallboy seat will provide that much comfort. The one I had on my heritage was a typical HD seat and rode like one. Maybe the touring models are better. I have since went after market on seats and have become much happier on long rides.
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HeavyMetal, excellent point. The short answer is no. I have called my parts guy where I purchased the bike and he said to come in and they would go ahead and mount the seat to see how I liked it and go from there. I think the tall boy is a start point. I do need some space though as the boys are cramped.
I think I was leaning toward the seat anyway but your input is invaluable. Thanks guys.
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Don't get ahead of yerself...
Beer comes first! Then maybe some rum. THEN you can get the parts!
You must get your priorities in the proper order...
Beer comes first! Then maybe some rum. THEN you can get the parts!
You must get your priorities in the proper order...
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Of course my friend. I would not come to the forum unprepared. Those items are pre-requisites! Good catch though.